2017 Toyota Corolla recalls and problems

The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 safety recalls and 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

178

Crashes / fires

44 / 1

Injuries / deaths

41 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Toyota Corolla vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Toyota Corolla recalls

Recall 20V-024: Air Bags

Reported Jan 17, 2020 · 2,891,976 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

Recall 19V-503: Equipment

Reported Jun 28, 2019 · 1,325 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Recall 17V-295: Tires

Reported May 2, 2017 · 409 vehicles affected · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

2017 Toyota Corolla problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	54
Unknown or Other	31
Vehicle Speed Control	29
Service Brakes	25
Electrical System	21
Power Train	15
Steering	13
Seat Belts	11
Engine	10
Forward Collision Avoidance	9
Structure	9
Fuel/Propulsion System	8

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 9
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Toyota Corolla complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 111,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake service, the contact was informed that the transmission chain had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic for the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 23, 2026

While driving in the middle of active traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of motive power. The first indication of a problem was the A/C abruptly blowing hot air. Immediately following this, the vehicle began violently shaking before the engine stalled completely. The low oil pressure warning light was triggered on the dashboard. Losing all acceleration in the middle of active traffic created an immediate, severe crash hazard. The engine failure occurred after a franchised dealer service department failed. They had said at the dealership that my oil was fine. They…

Air Bags · reported Jun 14, 2026

My 2017 Toyota Corolla is Involved in Illegal Airbags that Are A Horrible CRASH RATING F - by .Toyota of Spartanburg South Carolina in 3 Recall To the Owner of 2017 Toyota Certified Pre Owned USA Automobile The NTSA Has Multiple Auto Manufacturing Companies that Are CHINESE AIRBAGS That ARE UNSAFE AND CAN DEPLOY and HURT PASSENGERS and ALLSTATE AUTO INSURANCE WILL TEST SAFE USA AIRBAGS for My TOYOTA USA SEDAN To INSURE CAR AUTO SAFETY

Air Bags · reported Apr 17, 2026

My2017 toyota corolla was purchased at dave edwardâs certified pre owned car dealer in spartanburg south carolina in 2018 it has multiple recall notices by toyota USA on illegal factory installed chinese air bags that should not have been in toyota USA automobiles by inferior design and poor quality alarm failure this spartanburg toyota dealership is involved in a national crisis of air bag illegal recall safety assault on consumer confidence keith c cutler owner of 2017 toyota corolla cayenne red automobile

Air Bags · reported Mar 15, 2026

While I was driving in the middle lane through an intersection, a car from the opposite side failed to yield while turning and hit me on my driver's side. My car was traveling at approximately 35 MPH, and the other vehicle was exceeding the speed limit. The impact caused my car to veer in the opposite direction and I lost consciousness immediately. The fire department had to extract me from the passenger side door as my driver's side door was jammed shut. Both the driver's door and the rear door on that side cannot be opened, rendering the car undriveable and necessitating towing from the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Corolla: 20V-024 (air bags), 19V-503 (equipment), 17V-295 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

Owners report air bags problems most often (54 reports), followed by unknown or other (31). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,500 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.